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SYNCHRONIZATION PROBLEM WITH THIS COMPUTER. Examining various possible causes. ========== SOUND CARD A PCI-EXPRESS Sound Card to Compare to: Creative Labs PCI 128 Sound Card Model: CT5803 (Sound Blaster PCI 128). Stats for the old card: User-selectable sample rates from 5kHz to 48kHz Utilizes system RAM for wave-table samples - NOTE: AVOID Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX 5.1 Sound Card SB1570 - IT USES A REALTEK CHIP!!! CHECK; Sample Rates (96k is the only spec I found for PCIe (one model, Creative Labs [which, for other reasons, is not suitable as it uses a RealTek Chip]). Probably OK, as it syncs with 48 k, the rate for DVD Audio Track. •Amazon List: PCI Express Sound Cards •Ebay List: PCI Express Sound Cards - ========== Video Capture Device: "BLACK SCREEN" One solution "might" be to disable any hardware acceleration in the application that is playing the video or disable hardware acceleration system wide. Because this affects all applications on the system, it may cause performance problems for some applications and some applications may not run at all. Windows XP or 2000: Right-click on the desktop and select Properties > Settings > Advanced > Troubleshoot. Set the Hardware acceleration slider to None. [THIS IS FOR A SCREEN-CAPTURE PROGRAM. not likely to solve streaming video capture problem- rj] Google: debut "video capture" "black screen" the audio works ========== Motherboard: Intel DX58S0 & Synchronization Problems Google: Intel DX58S0 motherboard audio video synchronization problem ========== Assigning AUDIO & VIDEO CAPTURE to a SINGLE CORE of the CPU (for synchronization) - AFFINITY Answer 1: -ctrl-alt-del; -click processes; -right-click the program you want; -click Affinity; -check the CPU(s) on or off, whatever you want. DEFINITION (Wikipedia): Processor affinity, or CPU pinning, enables the binding and unbinding of a process or a thread to a CPU or a range of CPUs, so that the process or thread will execute only on the designated CPU or CPUs rather than any CPU. •Google: can you assign programs to a single core Softonic - 4 downloads for Process Managers for Affinity - Not all look good, but review... SEARCH (not Google)- affinity to one core • Google: THG Task Assignment Manager - download •The Download Site for THG Task Assignment Manager - the orig. site discontinued it. THIS site has links to about 10 sites with this file. It worked, no viruses. ========== VIDEO CARD: ORIGINAL VIDEO CARD: ATI RadeonHD R4600 • 512MB • PCIExpress x16 • ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. - MODEL B668 FROM LABEL: 0SK3-14-A SK3G0200N 512MB LF0843W 08103-111 K4N51163QZ-HC20 H465P512 SERIAL NO.: H081110479 • Google: ATI Radeon HD "4600" jittery ========= NEW VIDEO CARD: I have a Bought from EBAY (Red Planet) Dell Optiplex GX620 is the Computer this card goes with, so use this in searches for the driver. •ATI FireGL™ Unified Driver Version 8.353.1.1 for Windows 2000 - Red Planet says this is the dirver my XP 32-but OS needs - I ALREADY INSTALLED IT 3 DAYS AGO, SAME PROBLEM - (PREVIOUSLY DOWNLOADED: DRIVERS & ETC) Google Search: fireGL "v3100" DRIVER "xp" • Dell FireGL V3100 Driver Download FROM driverscollection.com - 1/18/14 • List of a couple of other Drivers for Dell FireGL V3100 - "Performance Plugins", not as critical - 1/18/14 •AMD.com - Search Results for FireGL V3100 - Search this list & check for downloadable Driver(s). - 011614
• "R133174" driver download - 01/16/14 - For Dell Video Card D33A27 - Recommended on Corvette Forum... - " I did get it to work using that driver. I had to install the driver, reboot, then go in and tell windows to use the X500 driver (I think that was the one, typing this from memory). Once I did this, rebooted again all was good." • Google: "R133174" driver download • Forum Thread mentioning the above Driver - Corvette Forum •DELL DRIVER - R133173.EXE - Dell says "optional" but comments say it works. Try it •DELL DRIVER - Dell Page with potential Downloads for Dell Video Card - "R218712" - Go to 1st one at top of Video Driver List: ATI 128MB Radeon X600 - "Recommended" - This package provides the AMD ATI 128MB Radeon X600 (mine is X300, but this is as close as they get) for Windows XP 32-bit" • Google: "driver" for dell "video card" "D33A27" - VIDEO CARD SEARCH: • NOTE: "INSTALLATION CD" must be included - no more wild goose chases for drivers! Looking for a "Standard Grade" (128 MB) video card that will fit PCI-Express. The stats for my ORDINARY VIDEO CARDS are "128 MB". Avoid "AGP" (not compatible w/ PCI Express) This search is due to the "Radeon" PCI-Express video card causing the bad synchronization on Video Captures. • Google: "pci express" "128mb" "video card" "installation cd" - Search is New as of 1/20/14 •Amazon List: pci express video card "128 mb" installation cd - New, 1/21/14 • Ebay List: "pci express" "128 mb" "video card" installation CD - 1/20/14 •Ebay: ASUS EN6600 nVIDIA GeForce 6600 128MB PCI-E Video Card w/ INSTALLATION CD - $30 - 1/20/14 •Ebay: Red Planet Store - just for reference, (used them before, for VGA card that I couldn't find a driver for). THEY'RE NO GOOD - Cards don't come with installtion CDs. ========== COMPUTER: DVI TO VGA CONVERTER For Video Monitor Output from Computer - "DVI" = New Style, "VGA"= Old Style Google: "dvi" "vga" adapter Amazon List: "dvi" "vga" adapter Ebay List: "dvi" "vga" adapter COMMENTS: PROBLEMS WITH "DVI" TO "VGA" CONVERTER/ADAPTERS: •Google: Problems with DVI to VGA adapter My monitors came with only a vga input. My desktop has a VGA output. I decided to pick up a DVI to VGA adapter. I hook it up, the monitor has this really blurry looking resolution (1600 x 1200) (DVI to VGA adapter). Am I just stuck with one great one and one not so great one? ANSWER 1: you should probably right click on the desktop and then click "screen resolution" and then adjust it to 1920x1080 (or whichever resolution works out best for the adapter). |
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SOUNDBAR - SPEAKER FOR TABLET and "PERSONAL" KARAOKE BACKGROUND) PLAN: Modify a new sounbar: Audio input jack (or cord w/ stereo 1/8" plug) • Power input (USB connector may be enough - they're all 5.5 v - can handle 5v [4 flashlight batts]) • HOLSTER to hold the soundbar suspended from your belt. BATTERY PACK: 4 "D" cells, w/ USB cord, 1/8" plug, etc, to power the soundbar & recharge the tablet. Soundbars produce bass by use internal ports for bass-reflex-effect. UPDATE 121713 - Get Amp circuit from Amplified pocket Speaker (adjustable volume), as soundbars have no volume control or boost. (And pocket speakers prob. have no bass-reflex) • Ebay List: Portable Speakers •Amazon List: Portable Speakers - •Audiovox Soundbar, 10', Audio Input, Rechargable Battery - -$70 •Google: Soundbar for Tablet Google: Small Soundbar - "crude" search, replace as more info available Amazon List: (via Google Site_Search:) -laptop "speaker" "audio input" "3.5" •Amazon: Microlab Soundbar - Has 3.5 plug - $20 •Microlab company Page for above soundbar EBAY LIST: Laptop Soundbar EBAY: GigaWare Laptop Soundbar - #13.89 ("10 available") - NOTE: "Flex"-type Mini-Speakers • Amazon: iHome Mini Speakers Similar to ones at Big Lots -Reviews - •Big Lots Wooden Amplified Speaker (Amazon Page) - Just for reference. Only one "company" review. - ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLE SPEAKER/SOUNDBAR CABLES CABLE: 1/8 HEADPHONE JACK WITH USB PLUGS ON BOTH ENDS (FOR iHome Speaker) KEYWORDS: mini b usb to a male data charge + 3.5mm audio aux cable - (EBAY IS THE BEST SOURCE FOR THESE CABLES) •Ebay List: CABLE FOR SPEAKER - USB to USB Mini AND 3.5mm Audio Plug •Ebay: CABLE FOR SPEAKER - USB to USB Mini AND 3.5mm Audio Plug - 5 cables for $6.50 •Ebay List: CABLE FOR SPEAKER (MICRO) - USB to USB MICRO AND 3.5mm Audio Plug (the 'MICRO" is not used by the iHome Speaker, but for Future Reference) • Google: usb mini cable 3.5mm audio |
Google: Tablet "4.3"
Amazon: Polaroid 4.3 Tablet - Reviews
Google Shopping Results: Tablets below $200
Amazon List, Handheld Tablet Computers
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TABLET BATTERY BATTERIES LI-ION LITHIUM
NOTE: Trying "CELL PHONE BATTERIES" - there's virtually NO RESULTS for "Tablet 4.3" batteries; but cell phone batteries are different (replacable, not soldered-in)
•Google: Tablet Batteries
•Ebay List: Tablet Batteries - Mostly for 7-inch or bigger; May have to get a big battery & tape it to the back of the tablet.
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TABLET STYLUS
Amazon List - Stylus for Tablet
$5.93 "Targus" (be sure it "ships from amazon" to avoid HK COunterfeit) - Lowest price decent one
Ebay List: Stylus for Tablet
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TABLET: LITHIUM-ION BATTERY REPLACEMENTS FOR TABLET
• Thread on someone's experience replacing a Tablet's Li_Ion Battery
•Google: 3.7V 5000..6000 mAh li-ion Battery "protection board"
EBAY LIST: "Replacement Battery Tablet" - - OLD - REPLACE W/ IMPROVED SEARCH WHEN AVAILABLE
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TABLET COVERS
• EBAY LIST: "Hard Drive" Covers (they fit 4.3 Tablet perfectly)
•Ebay - "Tablet/Hard Disk COVER" - ORDERED - $1.88
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EBAY LIST: Tablet Covers for 5 inch
5 Inch Tablet Case (White) - 6.96 - EBAY
• 5-inch Tablet Case - BID PLACED 101413 - $6.68 incl shipping
List of Tablet CASES - PriceMachiine.com - a search engine, shows different sellers
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TEMP-TOOTH & DO-IT-YOURSELF CROWNS, FILLINGS, AND ETC
Dental Curing Lights (SubCategory): curing time is 0-20 second; "Official" Curing Lights are $1700, must use these Amazon/Ebay types;
Dental Curing Light - 5 Watts, $62 - Amazon - I bought this
Amazon LIST - Dental Curing Lights
Google: Dental Curing LIghts
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NOTE: Search Orange UV Filter Safety Glasses
Amazon: Orange Safety Glasses - One Example - $30
Amazon LIST: Orange UV Safety Goggles for Curing Light
EBAY List: Orange UV Safety Goggles for Curing Light
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TempTooth - Make your own Tooth/Flipper - $29
Reviews for TempTooth, Amazon
COMPOSITE FILLING MATERIAL: Keywords: VLC means "Light Curing";
COMPOSITE FILLING MAT'L: Ebay List - For Reference Only
•Amazon List: VLC COMPOSITE RESIN: - (has packages of 3 with the SAME shade/color as opposed to Ebay's variety pack)
Amazon: RESIN, Light-Cured, 3 Vials, - $30 with Shipping
Google: COMPOSITE RESIN VLC
•Glass-Ionomer CEMENT - NOTE: The VLC Resin Makes The Crown. Glass-Ionomer CEMENT is needed to hold it in.
UPDATE: glass ionomer is significantly WEAKER THAN COMPOSITE RESIN.
•Ebay List: Prime Dent GLASS-IONOMER "Permanent" Cement - for Crowns
•Ebay: Glass Ionomer - "TOTAL DENTAL SUPPLY" - $16.80
•Ebay: Glass Ionomer - "DENTMART 1" - $15.99 - Questionable Return Policy
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DENTAL: ALGINATE - TOOTH-IMPRESSION MATERIAL
INSTRUCTIONS ON MIXING ALGINATE:
http://www.kingsofgrillz.com/reseller_moldkit.php
Place one scoop of alginate (pink or white powder) into a mixing bowl.
Pour one full scoop of water into the bowl and begin to mix.
Mix the alginate and water thoroughly. Make sure there are no chunks or air bubbles. Imagine mixing dough together.
Use the spatula to scoop out the alginate mix and spread evenly into the mouth tray.
Bite Down into the mouth tray. If you are taking a mold of your top teeth, make sure you pull your top lip out. If you are taking a mold of your bottom teeth, make sure you pull your bottom lip out. Please be sure to bite down all the way into the mold and hold until completely dry. (3-5 minutes)
Amazon List: Alginate, Dental
Amazon - Kromatica Alginate Impression Material - $20 with shipping
EBAY LIST - Alginate
EBAY - DENTAL ALGINATE **REGULAR SET** 1 LB MINT FLAVOR - $10.99 & free shipping
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BOOMBOX WITH USB PORT
Boomboxes with USB Port - Amazon List
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BACK BRACES
Back Braces - Amazon List
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BACK CUSHIONS
Amazon List: Lumbar Roll Cushion
Amazon List: Donut Cushions
Ordinary Donut Cushion - $15 - Foam is rated 'weak" by some (all cushions are), but it's cheap, and a good size.
Duro-Med Inflatable Vinyl Ring, Blue - $8, OK reviews
RelaxoBak Orthopedic Comfort Cushion - $29.99 - Most say "firm", looks better w/in this price range, (but: "Tush-Cush Extra Firm Orthopedic Seat Cushion" is rated better)
Kabooti Ring Cushion: - $30 NOt a "ring", but better foam (durable), and slightly higher reviews.
Tush-Cush Extra Firm Orthopedic Seat Cushion - $56. - Some negative reviews, not perfect, overpriced. Try an ordinary 'donut'
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GOOGLE CHROME:
ADD-ON TO ENABLE OPENING NEW PAGES IN A NEW WINDOW (INSTEAD OF "TABS")
Google Chrome: Add-On To Open Pages in NEW WINDOW instead of Tabs Open this in Chrome, and it installs automatically. 23KB
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RESCUE CHRISTIANS: SOURCES AND REVIEWS
•Rescue Christians - Walid Shoebat
• CRITIQUE of "Rescue Christians" & Walid Shoebat - Some serious omissions in Shoebat's "Mission Statement"
•Jubilee Campaign - emailed: "Yes, we transport Christians from areas of persecution"
• christianfreedom.org - Rescue site, only says Burma; unclear about other areas
•Persecution.org - Mainly "Advocacy", "some" practical assistance (teaching trades to widows - no rescue though)...
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TRANSFER EMAILS TO ANOTHER ACCOUNT
www.yippiemove.com - Transfer emails to another account - $15
• MicroSD Cards - All - Amazon List
•I have found one instance so far of the pawl [rachet type] failing and breaking a guy's face
Amazon - Insignia Sound bar for Laptop - $20 & super saver "sound is a bit metallic"
THE "AR850" YELLOW UTG (AS SHOWN ON VIDEOS) HAS DIFFERENT COLORS FROM DIFFERENT SITES, INCLUDING SOME THAT DON'T CALL IT THE "AR850". SOME SITES BELOW:
•UTG - EBAY "List" for "AR850" (3 are the same sellers with different names - all China) - May be good, no worse than the others
• "Phase II" UTG - $688 Model 2800 - GlobalIndustrial.com - (some bad "seller" reviews - cancelling orders, price changes etc. Probably WebSite not kept Up To Date - Better to Call - 1-888-978-7759. Looks like a higher quality item - this category has slim pickins. Registered)
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Amazon List: HARD DRIVE "BAYS"
Whitmoree Accompaniment Tracks - Contemporary - Has sample music
Wire Recorder: Silvertone - How To Operate - 40m
TEMP: Hauppauge 1404 TV Tuner - "Windows 7" $52 - Amazon - Check Further
Amazon Results: Digital TV USB Tuner LIST
[Video Capture Card Section]
DirectDraw DESCRIPTION
NEW (9/2010): STAR TECH: Needs Drivers, but seems 85% ok. $40
List of Como Christmas Videos, from 1973 thru 1986
Using IMAP on Yahoo Mail - (IMAP can be used to transfer emails; this is a 1st step)
Thunderbird: How to Configure Tutorial
Google: How to Transfer Emails to Another Account Using IMAP
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SD CARD READER - WRITERS
Amazon List: "SD Memory Card Reader/Writer"
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Micro SD MEMORY CARD [NOTE: Don't get "SDHC" Card - "SD" only ("Anything over 2GB is automatically SDHC." - ...so: does that mean if a Tablet can take a "32GB SD card" it is compatible with HD/SDHC?- RJ)]
• MicroSD Cards - "NON-sdhc/"hc"- Amazon List
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ELECTRIC MUSCLE STIMULATORS (BLOOD FLOW STIMULATORS)
(Nothing is sold as a "blood flow" situmlator as such, but electric muscle stimulators can stimulate circulation)
Electric muscle stimulators can improve blood circulation, which is beneficial for diabetics who are at risk for poor blood circulation
•NOTE: "TENS" or "transdermal electrical neural stimulation" is normally MORE POWERFUL than EMS technology. It's a stronger, deeper penetration to the muscle allowing for a more intense contraction. TENS machines stimulate sensory nerves, block pain signals, and stimulate endorphin production. [PENDING FURTHER INFO]
• "100 ma" is one reference amperage, searching for stronger outputs.[PENDING FURTHER INFO]
Google: Search for "MilliAmps" & volts for EMS Units - "100 ma": highest so far
ARTICLE - Pros & Cons of EMS: 123HelpMe.com
OVERSTOCK.COM -
• InTENSity Twin Stim III TENS and EMS Combo- $50 - overstock.com - up to 1 hr - 105ma - Model: DI3717 - Contents: timulator, Lead Wires, 4 Self-Stick High Quality Premium Electrodes, 9V Battery, AC Adapter, Hard Plastic Carrying Case, Instruction Booklet; Good Reviews;
Twin Stim 2nd Edition TENS and EMS Combo Unit - $44 - 100ma; Includes:Stimulator, lead wires, four self-stick high quality premium electrodes, 9-volt battery, hard plastic carrying case, instruction booklet; Model: DS2200
TENS 7000 Tens Unit - overstock.com - 100 ma; up to 1 hr; Some prefer this to the IntenSity TwinStim for $50
•Twin Stim 2nd Edition TENS and EMS Combo Unit - Up to 1 hr - 100ma, $44 - overstock.com.- Small. OK Reviews; Contents:Stimulator, lead wires, four self-stick high quality premium electrodes, 9-volt battery, hard plastic carrying case, instruction booklet. Model: DS2200.
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TENS Units - Parts Electrodes, some cheaper than Overstock. They also sell the same TENS units as Overstock, some prices lower.
Google: "TENS Unit" Electrodes
Articles, Reviews & Info
UK: "Revitive Blood Flow Stimulator" shows how it works _ ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION, aka "EMS". Expensive at ~$350, may be unavailable in US. FOR REFERENCE.
Forum: Brief thread on users of "Revitive Blood Flow Stimulator" - some were scared away from an "advertising claim challenge", but it seems powerful
Google Shopping: List of Electronic Muscle Stimulators
DiscountMedSupply - LIST of EMS Units
EMS: "Clinical Unit" 100ma, Up to 60 min Continuous. $500. (Poss. used) FOR REFERENCE -discountmedicalsupplies.com
Amazon List Electrical Muscle Stimulators
Google: "Electrical Muscle Stimulation"
Google: electric blood circulation stimulation feet "i bought"
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REFLECTIVE SAFETY TAPE - YELLOW & BLACK STRIPES, etc
Google: Reflective Safety Tape
Harbor Freight - 2" x 30 Ft. Reflective Tape, Yellow and Black Stripes - $9.99 - Item #66069
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DESKTOP COMPUTERS:
Google: DELL " X8500-1059BK " "pci slots"
Google: DELL XPS 8500 "Good for Gaming?" (Video Speed) - TEMP DELETE
Best Buy: Dell - XPS Desktop - Model: X8500-1059BK - CPU "i5" - $720 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Google: Dell - XPS Desktop - Model: X8500 - CPU "i5"
DELL PAGE _"Customize Computer" Model: X8500 - for reference
05/19/13 - HP - ENVY Desktop - Model: h8-1534 - AMD 6-Core FX-6200 CPU - 10GB Memory - 1.5TB Hard Drive. THIS IS AN "OEM" PRODUCT - Second-rate parts (reviews of parts breaking, freezups & blackoutrs, etc)
• DELL has "Intel" CPU's - "i5", etc. (Better reviews than "AMD")
[DELETABLE] Best Buy page: HP -Desktop - Model: h8-1534 - 6-Core $750 ($699 "on sale")
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OLDER ENTRIES: 12/15/12 -
AAC-X4 Desktop Computer- THE FOLLOWING LINKS DERIVE FROM A LONG SEARCH FOR A HIGH-SPEED pc.
•AAC-X4 Desktop Computer - 3.6GHz Quad Core Processor (Bulldozer - AMD) - From their own website - www.aa-comps.com
• Company's home page
•Amazon - AAC-X4 Desktop Computer - 3.6GHz Quad Core Processor (Bulldozer - AMD) - - FAST PROCESSOR - $500 - "Custom" brand (it seems). Good Reviews. 12/15/12.
• Ebay Page for same PC - $530 - Free Shipping, 30 day return.
•EBAY RATINGS for above company: "AA Computers" (33, all positive)
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JACK STANDS
• Thread: Jack Stand FAILED, Injured guy - (slow download)
- "I was on my left side removing the steering damper when the jackstand failed. The truck came down on the brake disk and the ARB hit me on the right collar bone compressing my chest. I was yelling, the nieghbors came running. Lots of torn cartilage, no broken bones." [THE "EXTENSION" FAILED, THE BASE OF THE STAND WAS INTACT - RJ]
•One thing I look for is that the two halves are fully welded. Found too many instances of ones with spot welds doing the "splits".
• A PIN is positive engagement, whereas a ratchet/pawl is not "absolute".
• Hein-Werner is owned by Shinn Fu Company of America. (Example: Amazon: Hein-Werner - 3 ton, (Pair) Made in USA, $82.58, free shipping - the arm that locks the stands at a particular height doesn't move very far and so it's hard to tell if the lock is engaged. and I wish the teeth were deeper; The plate on the bottom is not solidly welded to the feet; ...
Thread: "Safest Jack Stands"
Amazon LIST: Jack Stands, 4-Stars & up
Google: Jack Stands, Made in USA
US Jack Jack Stands - 3-Ton: $112 + Shipping
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JACKS - HYDRAULIC and SCISSOR JACKS
"Better Jack" discussion, Survivalist Forum
Forum: Discuss 2-ton ATD-7462 Scissor Jack
Discussion: Torin Flor Jacks. Toyota FJ Cuuizer forum
Google: Floor Jack "Beter than" "i bought"
Google: scissor jack "ton" price
Google: scissor jack "ton" "heavy duty"
Amazon - Torin 3 Ton SUV Floor Jack $70 - seems OK Quality, best you can find for hydraulic jacks
Amazon: Torin Scissor Jack, seems OK, as good as they get --$22 - reviews page. NOT Hex head (harder turning)
Amazon: ATD Tools 7462 Scissor Jack - 2 Ton Capacity - $32.43 & FREE Shipping. "Looks" heavier. Has Hex head (easier turning)
Amazon List: "Jacks" - Rated 4 & up
Amazon: 2-Ton Torin - Maximum Height: 20" - FOR REFERENCE ONLY - Ships from Nothern Tool ($40 PLUS $15 shipping. Looking for another source)
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LASER POINTERS - (For DOG & WILD ANIMAL attacks)
BRANDS: Kensington, Logitech, Laserglow, Optotronics.
"5 mW" is the maximum for "safe" (ordinary) operation. More than 5 mW can damage human eyes permanently. Under 5 mW can still be harmful if laser is directly pointed into an eye for over 0.25 second.
Green lasers are more powerful than red lasers.
laserpointerforums.com - Thread: How Animals React to Laser Light
•My gator hisses like crazy and moves away from it, with either the green or the blu-ray not red
Tutorial on Laser Pointer Types - Ebay
GOOGLE: high power "laser pointer" "mw" price
Google SHOPPING - Laser Pointers - shows more High Power types
Laser Messageboard - Laserpointerforums.com - thread on wild animals and laser pointers
Amazon LIST: Laser Pointers
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SOUND BARS
Amazon List: Soundbars for Laptop, under $50 - (NOTE: avoid the DELL AS501 [and most others - may delete this link later] - used, beat-up)
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MICROWAVE RADIATION DETECTORS:
Excellent for detecting cell phone, cell tower, wi fi and smart meter radiation.
Site w/ the German HF 35C GIGAHERTZ SOLUTIONS MICROWAVE RADIATION DETECTOR: - $410
•Other meters really only act as microwave detectors. This meter actually accurately measures the strength of the field in microwatts per square meter (µW/m²).
•Frequency Range: 800 MHz - 2.5 GHz
•Identification of pulsed radiation sources (mobile radio (GSM, UMTS/G3), cordless telephones (DECT), WLAN (Bluetooth), air-traffic control-radar) by means of an acoustic signal proportional to the modulation frequency
Google: Microwave Radiation Detectors for sale
•Microwave Radiation Detector - Alibaba - China - ~$80
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SATA to IDE Power Connetctor Adapters (for internal PC Connections)
SATA to IDE VOLTAGE SOCKET ADAPTER (for Hard Drive, etc.) Amazon:
Amazon List: SATA to IDE Voltage Adapters
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DIGITAL CALIPERS
• Google: Digital Caliper - Comments & Forums Search
• Calipers (all types)- Amazon List
•Amazon- Digital Calipers - $9.89
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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGES
• CHINAVASION PAGE - UTG
•Yellow Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge - 8/26/12 - $100 incl shipping - eForChina
•Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge LIST - Amazon
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• Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge - Yellow AR850 (Same as used in Video) - $200 from china - StoreFinity.com - Unreliable Refund/Return policy
•Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge - Yellow AR850 (Same as used in Video) - $159 from china via Ebay - 14 day return, but better than "Storefinity" b/c of desire for positive "Feedback"
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•eBay - Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges - LIST - "TOP RATED SELLERS" ONLY - also has Replacement Probes
• CHEAPEST UTG - Yellow - CHINA-VASION - $100
• Google: ultrasonic thickness gauge
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Ultrasonic Thickness Tester - Google SHOPPING Results
• UTG: "REED" - $343
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UTG - "PHASE II" mODELS:
• "Phase II" UTG - $515 Model 1500 - GlobalIndustrial.com -
• Phase II UTG=1500 STATS - shows metal typse it measures, incl. commodities
For general product and ordering information, please contact us at sales@globalindustrial.com, or 1.888.978.7759
For assistance regarding an order already placed or received, please contact us at 1.888.628.3466 or service@globalindustrial.com.
If you need assistance with our site, from registration and ordering to shopping cart management and checkout, please contact our Web Support team at 1.888.381.2861 or service@globalindustrial.com.
• Return Policy - 30 days, shipping not included
Global Industrial Physical addresses:
Global Industrial 11 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 / Global Industrial 2505 Mill Center Parkway, Suite 100, Buford, GA 30518-3700
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USB - SATA - IDE - ADAPTERS
Amazon: SATA card - $24
Amazon List: SATA Expansion Card
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Amazon: Star Tech USB Header Pin to Reg USB Adapter
Amazon: USB internal header pin connetor adapter LIST
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CAR RADIOS:
Amazon List: Car Radios - USB, am/fm - Sony
BEST BUY - CAR RADIOS
Sony, $90, Sony - 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®-/Satellite Radio-Ready In-Dash CD Deck - Model: CDXGT56UI - SKU: 3130214
Detachable faceplate; front auxiliary input; front single-wire USB port; compatible with MP3, WMA and AAC formats; Digital Music Plus (DM+)
Sony, $120 - Sony - 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®-/Satellite Radio-Ready In-Dash CD Deck - Model: CDXGT565UP - SKU: 3130241 -
Detachable faceplate; front auxiliary input; front single-wire USB port; compatible with MP3, WMA and AAC formats; Digital Music Plus (DM+)
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COIN HOLDER BOOK
Coin Holder Sheets & Books - Amazon List
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HAM RADIOS
• Forum Thread on "www.hamradiolicenseexam.com" Online License testing site
• FREE Ham Tutoring Site - www.hamtesting.com
• Google: Tips For Passing the Ham License Exam
•Google: Weekend Ham License Classes
•Amazon List: Ham Radios
• Google Shopping: "Dual-Band" Amateur Transceivers
•Reviews for Yeasu FT-60R - eham.net
•Yaesu FT-60R - Amazon - $210 with shipping
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Google 24Hr Fram:
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POLICE SCANNERS:
AMAZON: Scanners List
RADIO SHACK - UNIDEN ON SALE $95 (save $50)
SCANNERS - RADIO SHACK SEARCH
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CB RADIO:
AMAZON SEARCH - 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY - (Needed with Mobile CB's & Ham Radios, Scanners, Etc
Google: "CB Radio" tweaked sideband price
Amazon List: CB Radios (Sorted by Rating)
Amazon: Uniden PRO510XL CB, good ratings, $35, Super Saver
RADIO SHACK LIST - CB ANTENNAS
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PHONE MODEM - LAPTOP, USB:
NOTES: v.90 & v.92 are the given modem types. "v.90" is the older type. v.92 claim "quicker connections" (pending further info). The v.92 can be used on non-v.92-compliant ISPs, so these may be preferable.
• Amazon List: - "56 kbps" - v.92
56kbps usb phone modem
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Google Search - Phone Modem USB
HOW TO USE PHONE MODEM WITH A LAPTOP:
Go to Start > Settings > Network Connections > New Connection Wizard.
Proceed and choose Set Up My Connection Manually.
Connect using a Dialup Modem.
Choose the modem and proceed using your Login and Password.
Amazon list: Phone Modem USB
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MODEMS
PCI MODEMS - TigerDirect - List
PCI MODEM - Hiro, $12.96, Tiger Direct
PCI MODEM - Hiro, $14.96
PCI MODEM - US Robotics - $19.99
IDE CABLE with 4 Connectors - Shopping.com
•GOOGLE: 4 Device IDE CABLES
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Dental Dams
Amazon: Dental Dams
Google: Dental Dam Mouth Holder
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CALIPER SLIDE PINS (also try "BRAKE CALIPER HOUSING BOLT")
LUBRICATING THE PINS:
uSE high temperature grease *
AUTO ZONE: Pair for $5.99
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WATER PIK ALTERNATIVES
[NOTE: There is an inherent danger to using normal water pressure on the gum line. Make the pressure low. The stream should NEVER be pointed into the gums, but instead FROM the gums toward the teeth to avoid impacting material between teeth and gums.]
• [NOTE: RediBreeze, QuickBreeze, & ShowerBreeze are made by same co.: Oral Breeze]
Amazon: "Oral Irrigators" list
Amazon: "Redi Breeze" $25, Reviews - Appears to have a longer faucet piece. Has a lever.
• "RediBreeze stays attached to your faucet and features a convenient toggle switch. Toggle it one way to power on the RediBreeze; toggle it the other way for water flow through your faucet as normal. (This product was formerly called "RediPik")."
• had problems with the faucet unit detaching while using the irrigator.
• we could not find an adapter to fit our faucet. Be prepared to locate a custom fitting @ hardware store.
• THE ADAPTER THAT ATTACHES TO YOUR FAUCET CAN GET LOOSE OVER TIME. MAKE A HABIT OF CHECKING THE CONNECTION BEFORE EACH TREATMENT - TIGHT! THAT LITTLE METAL CONNECTOR CAN FLY OFF THE FAUCET UNEXPECTEDLY DURING TREATMENT.
Amazon: Quick Breeze, $25, Reviews You cannot leave it attached to the faucet if you intend to use it as a regular faucet, so it must be detached.
• "QuickBreeze is designed to easily snap on and off of your faucet in seconds. The Clean ‘n’ Store design means you can power clean your braces when you want and quickly store your QuickBreeze when you’re done. (This product was formerly called "QuickPik")."
• Hose is stiff.
• They send you $10 worth of metal fittings and plastic tubes.
• Fake reviews. Comments from Thomas C (Inventor of Oral Breeze products) were enough to discourage me from buying products from this company. Very unprofessionally handled.
• manufacturer's support # is only an answering machine promising to return the call. No answer so far
Shower Breeze (3 foot hose) Reviews - $25
Shower Breeze (6 foot hose) -$30
Google: "quickbreeze vs redibreeze"
Amazon: Syringe Oral Irrigators - $9
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[COLLECTION AGENCY]
AMCA Collection Agency: (800-804-0057)
AMCA:Customer Service Manager, P.O. Box 160, Elmsford, NY 10523; 800 666 8097 (Number phone message gives: 800-804-0057)
Messageboard on this - /800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-804-0057/6
Google Search on this
Rights regarding Collection Agency Harassment - Squidoo
Google: Stop Collection Agency Phone Calls
FAQ's about "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act" from Govt site
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KARAOKE CD+G RIPPING SOFTWARE
Google: "rip karaoke cds" freeware
Power To Go - Shareware, but try for free period to test if Burner can read CDG Files
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KARAOKE:
•BuyKaraokeDownloads.com - Sinatra Page; 99¢ ea.
• www.karaoke-version.com - DOWNLOAD mp3s of individual Karaoke tracks - $2 ea
• LIST: Karaoke.com - "Listen" feature
• Karaoke,com: Bobby Darin & Frank Sinatra - "Pocket Songs" - $20 - OK Quality band
• Google: Basic KARAOKE search - "karaoke" "Standards" "listen" band
• List: "acekaraoke.com" - "Listen" feature but loads w/ video ad (slow); "listen" tracks for albums on other sites w/o "listen"
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KARAOKE LINKS -- AMAZON
Amazon: Karaoke, Christian - (No "Party Tyme," kids)
Amazon - Christian Karaoke - Contemporary
•Amazon, Karaoke "popular"- LIST
•Amazon: Sinatra "3" $20 Come Fly With Me ;2. I've Got A Crush On You ;. I've Got You Under My Skin ;. The Shadow of Your Smile ;5. Street of Dreams ;. Fly Me To The Moon ;. You Make Me Feel So Young ;8. Get Me To The Church On Time ;
• Amazon: Sinatra "2" $20 I Wish You Love ;2. I Believe In You ;3. More ;4. I Can't Stop Loving You ;5. Hello Dolly ;6. I Wanna Be Around ;7. The Best Is Yet To Come ;8. The Good Life ;9. Wives and Lovers ;10. The End of a Love Affair
• Karaoke All Hits Super Pack - 26 CD+G Discs - 395 Songs $50
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CHRISTIAN ACCOMPANIMENT / ACCOMPANYMENT TRACKS
Google: "Accompaniment Tracks"
Google: Search for FORUMS, RE: Accompaniment tapes - Slim pickins - pending future keyword refinement
LYRICS (GOSPEL) SECTION - TEMP
Karaoke & Background Music Possibilities
Lyrics: "You're the Lion of Judah"
You're the Lion of Judah, the Lamb that was slain
You ascended to heaven and ever more will reign
At the end of the age when the earth You reclaim
You will gather the nations before You
And the eyes of all men will be fixed on the Lamb
Who was crucified
With wisdom and mercy and justice You'll reign
At Your Father's side
[CHORUS:]
And the angels will cry: "Hail the Lamb
Who was slain for the world, Rule in power"
And the earth will reply: "You shall reign
As the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords"
There's a shield in our hand and a sword at our side
There's a fire in our spirits that cannot be denied
As the Father has told us for these You have died
For the nations that gather before You
[CHORUS:]
And the ears of all men need to hear of the Lamb
Who was crucified
Who descended to hell yet was raised up to reign
At the Father's side
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Lyrics: "Shout to the North"
Men of faith rise up and sing
Of the great and glorious King
You are strong when you feel weak
In your brokeness complete
Shout to the North and the South
Sing to the East and the West
Jesus is saviour to all
Lord of heaven and earth
Rise up women of the truth
Stand and sing to broken hearts
Who can know the healing power
Of our awesome King of love
We've been through fire we've been through rain
We've been refined by the power of his name
We've fallen deeper in love with you
You've burned the truth on our lips
Rise up church with broken wings
Fill this place with songs again
Of our God who reigns on high
By His grace again we'll fly
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Lyrics: "Garments of Praise:
Put on the garments of praise, for the spirit of heaviness;
Let the oil of gladness flow down from your throne!
Put on the garments of praise, for the spirit of heaviness;
Your joy is my strength alone, my strength alone!
Make these broken weary bones rise to dance again,
Wet this dry and thirsty land with a river!
Lord our eyes are fixed on you and we are waiting,
For your garland of grace as we praise your name!
(chorus)
Hallelujah, sing hallelujah!
We give all honor and praise to your name!
Hallelujah, sing hallelujah!
We trade our sorrows for garments of praise!
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Lyrics: "Days of Elijah"
These are the days of Elijah,
Declaring the word of the Lord,
And these are the days
Of Your servant, Moses,
Righteousness being restored.
And these are the days of great trials,
Of famine and darkness and sword,
Still we are the voice in the desert,
Crying, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord"
Behold He comes riding in the clouds,
Shining like the sun,
at the trumpet call,
So lift your voice,
it’s the year of jubilee
And out of Zion’s Hill salvation comes.
These are the days of Ezekiel,
The dry bones becoming as flesh,
And these are the days
Of Your servant, David,
Rebuilding a temple of praise.
And these are the days of the harvest,
The fields are white in the world,
And we are the labourers
In Your vineyard,
Declaring the Word of the Lord!
Behold He comes riding in the clouds,
Shining like the sun,
at the trumpet call,
So lift your voice,
it’s the year of jubilee
And out of Zion’s Hill salvation comes
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HARD DRIVE - EXTERNAL
Google: PROFESSIONAL, "ENTERPRISE" External Hard Drives
• Allow me to explain exactly what a "data recovery professional" does. The procedure involves using a screwdriver to rotate the platters in their normal direction of motion with one hand, while retracting the heads to their normal parking position, using firm continuous pressure, with the other hand. That's essentially it. For this "data recovery" service, a typical professional will charge you $1000 or more.
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[HARD DRIVES - INTERNAL]
Best Buy List - Internal Desktop Hard Drives
Best Buy List - Solid State Drives
•Amazon List: Solid State Drives
Amazon: Samsung Solid State Hard Drive - Reviews - 64GB $94 (for Desktop)
Amazon: Samsung Solid State Hard Drive - Reviews - 128GB $149 (for Desktop)
"ENTERPRISE" Hard Drive - Western Digital - 500 GB - Amazon - $109 (3/7/12)
REVEIWS FOR ABOVE: "ENTERPRISE" Hard Drive -
[HARD DRIVES - EIDE (Old Style)]
NOTE: Seagate has no EIDE Hard Drives below $100. Western Digital has spotty Reviews, certan models are good. There's not much to choose from for EIDE HDDs, so These are the best available.
NOTE: 28-bit addressing requires a hard drive not to exceed 137 GB. (the newer PC's are 48-bit addressing). Hard drives have to be under this limit. (You can't operate a larger GB hard Drive and just use that 137 GB, it messes up the operating files somehow)
• ebay TXcessSurplus appears good seller -
80 gb hard drive $32, has others
• ebay - list of hard drives from above TXcessSurplus
• GOOGLE RESULTS: EIDE hard drive, price
• BizRate List - EIDE Hard Drives
• Google Shopping: EIDE Hard Drives
• Cheap, Refurbished Hard Drives
• Tiger Direct, Seagate 80 GB hard Drive $55 -ST380215A EIDE, OEM , Good reviews.
• NewEgg - Seagate 80 GB EIDE $40 - ST380215A; NOTE: SewEgg packages their hard drives in loose packageing, resulting in more failed hard drives than mentioned in Tiger direct, going by reviews - rj
• Best Buy page with Western Digital Hard Drive, EIDE, 500GB Internal(Better reviews than other WD HD's)
$75
• Amazon reviews EIDE - Western Digital - 500GB Internal Hard Drive Model: WD5000JBRTL
• Western Digital 320 GB Caviar Blue PATA - Favorable Reviews - Amazon
• Amazon list: Western Digital Black Caviar (below $100) - 120512
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WATER FILTERS, REVERSE OSMOSIS:
Amazon List: Reverse Osmosis Filter Systems - 4 Stars & Up
Amazon RO FIlter $150. Countertop. -
3 Stage Portable Reverse Osmosis System. 50 gallon per day membrane makes about 2 gallons of water in an hour (at 60 psi - 77? F)! Connect it to your faucet with the diverter valve, turn on your tap water, and collect the pure water into a storage bottle.
Includes a 5 micron sediment prefilter for reduction of rust and particulate, and provides protection for carbon prefilter, a carbon prefilter (activated carbon) prefiltration for chlorine, taste and odor removal & organic impurities, final stage a high-performance Reverse Osmosis Membrane 50 gpd, where dissolved minerals, heavy metals, and other contaminants are removed.
Reverse Osmosis membrane rejects the following contaminants: Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent), Chromium (Trivalent), Copper, Turbidity, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226/228, Selenium, and TDS. 3 year warranty on hardware.
Maintenance: Sediment filter, activated carbon filter recommended change every six months for regular usage, or once a year in light usage.
Note: Reverse osmosis typically wastes 3 to 4 gallons of water for every gallon it produces.
Countertop RO Water Filter - $169
Keywords: carbon prefilter
Google results: "reverse osmosis" "carbon prefilter" +faucet ("faucet" is to search "stand-alone" units)
Google Shopping Results, "reverse osmosis" "carbon" countertop
[WATER FILTER - REVERSE OSMOSIS]
NSF is a testing agency rating water filters for 50 years. Always ask - is it NSF-certified? And, "For what?" Don't be fooled if they say 'NSF-tested.' Look for "certified".
It comes down to this choice: reverse osmosis or carbon block.
• "reverse osmosis will remove 80 to 90 percent of the fluoride in municipal water--will not remove chloramines [chlorine & ammonia]"
• NEW - 093010 - Amazon RO Filter - "Watts" - $229 - Review Page
• Google: Water Filter, Fluoride, NSF
• "Removes Fluoride" - Filters - http://www.thewaterexchange.net/fluoride-water-filters.htm - GE Element; Portable, others - $199 "sale"
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NEW DOWNLOADS :
• "R133174" driver download - Fro Dell Video Card D33A27 - Recommended on Corvette Forum... - "
I did get it to work using that driver. I had to install the driver, reboot, then go in and tell windows to use the X500 driver (I think that was the one, typing this from memory). Once I did this, rebooted again all was good."
•Dell Driver: R133173.EXE - "maybe" this is it. Dell says "optional" but comments say it works. Try it
•Dell Page with potential Downloads for Dell Video Card - "R218712" - Go to 1st one at top of Video Driver List: ATI 128MB Radeon X600 - "Recommended" - This package provides the AMD ATI 128MB Radeon X600 (mine is X300, but this is as close as they get) for Windows XP 32-bit"
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Page leading to download for K Lite Codec Pack
K Lite Codec Pack
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NEW VIDEOS :
YouTube List: "Trochanteric bursitis" (Hip Pain, and Exercises)
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YouTube- Back- Yoga For Back -
Back - Yoga Leg Lifts
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PREVIOUS:
Coffee & Alzheimers
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How to bypass Windows XP Activation
How to bypass Windows Vista, XP, or 7's activation without any downloads or product keys!
-Comments:
I think that this is the only version out [a "crack" referred to in the video]. try to reinstall a 'Service pack 2' and see if that works. *Cough* Lots of? good torrents! *Cough*
2: LOL watch and read the text in the video? carefully; there is a reason why antivirus protectors conflict with it because it is most obviously illegal to bypass windows activation so disable your virus protector and try it out. I do not want to hack your pc LOLZ
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LIST: VCR Commercials
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Tinted lenses in the world of autism
Irlen Glasses Video list - a lot of picking thru here...
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Adrenal Fatigue,(& herbs that help) Part 1 of 2
Adrenal Fatigue,(& herbs that help) Part 2 of 2
Adrenal Fatigue - & appearing "insane" (lecture)
LIST: Adrenal Fatigue Videos
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Alex Jones - LIST of general videos
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• "Survival Report" Food Prep Video List
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List of Scramblebrains videos
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VIDEO CAMERAS:
• "Pocket Size" - the "stick" type YouTube video camera. 60 minute limit, short battery life, no optical zoom or optical image stabilization.
• "Standard" video camera. Sample stats: 10X lens; 7 lux light rating;
SD: "Standard Definition (800x600); HD is 1400x1200 or something. Irrelevant;
cnet Video Camera "guide (and links to related articles)
•Amazon List_ HD Camcorders, 4 Stars & Up, Up to $300
Amazon Insignia "$150" Camcorder [No Longer Made] REVIEWS, for reference
Amazon Reviews (4) for ns-dv 720
Best Buy page for Insignia Camcorder NS-DV720PBL
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[SATA to IDE to USB Adapters/Converters ]
Amazon List - USB to SATA/IDE Adapters
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[SATA to IDE Bridge Adapters/Converters ]
List: Tiger Direct
Tiger Direct: Masscool XWT-RC018 3-Port SATA & IDE PCI Card - $20
List: NewEgg
• Newegg: [Good reviews - $20 - OUT OF STOCK as of 090108] Rosewill RC-203 SATA to IDE
• Rosewill Company Website,
• Newegg: ["2nd choice" - mixed reviews: - $14] SYBA SY-IDE-SATA IDE to SATA Converter
• Newegg: [reviews: flimsy, claim it works both ways &17] SABRENT SBT-STDB IDE Ultra ATA-100/133 to SATA
• GOOGLE results: SATA to IDE converters
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[USB DIGITAL TV TUNERS]
Mygica U6012 Digital TV Tuner - "Windows 7 Compatible" - mertiline.com - $37
Google Shopping Results: usb Digital TV Tuner - Windows 7
VIDEO CAPTURE CARD: needed to connect an RCA video output into a computer.
• External Video Capture Cards, aka Break Out Boxes, connect via a USB 2.0 cable.
• Internal capture cards are typically less expensive than external cards, and usually have more advanced functions.
• About.com: Video Capture Cards - What you need, Top 10 brands
• How To Transfer VHS to DVD - DVD Standalone recorder vs Capture Device - Article. (Favors capture device)
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SOFTWARE LINKS:
"Sabrent SBT-TVFM Driver for Microsoft Windows? XP." 123MB. From 3rd-party site.
[Software For Making AVI's with Video Capture Cards:]
List of Video Capture Software (Free)
NEW DOWNLOADS For Capture Card Software:
VirtualDub 1.6.14 b24415 - - "VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit Windows platforms (95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP"
VirtualDub 1.8.8 - - "VirtualDub VirtualDub is a video capture and processing utility ..." Newest version. Download both, sort out later.
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TUTORIAL: Video Capture (UK, "PAL" System; some detailed descriptions.
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[Video Capture Card - Sellers & Additional Info]
• Sabrent Video Capture CARD - $20 - ayagroup.com
• Google Shopping Results, Video Capture CARDS
• Amazon List: Hauppage Video Capture CARD
• NOTE: Hauppage states: Requires DirectDraw 3 or later" this is a feature of WINDOWS, not the VGA Card itself;
DirectDraw is part of Microsoft's DirectX API. DirectDraw allows applications to run fullscreen or embedded in a window such as most other MS Windows applications.
As of DirectX version 8.0, DirectDraw was merged into a new package called DirectX Graphics, which is really just Direct3D with a few DirectDraw API additions. DirectDraw can still be used by programmers, but they must use older DirectX interfaces (DirectX 7 and below).
DirectDraw has been deprecated since version 7 but is still included with DirectX, although updates are no longer made.
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DirectDraw is now replaced by Direct2D.
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• Walmart, Sabrent Video Capture Device $35 (1/7/12)
• Amazon: Video Capture Search
• NewEgg Video Capture List
• New Search: Best Video Capture Card -
• Google: Video capture card w/ Composite Input
• NexTag: Video Capture Cards
• Video Capture Card: List from NewEgg
• SOFTWARE Drivers for Hauppage Capture Cards
• TigerDirect - List of Video Capture Devices (Under $50)
• TigerDirect - List of ALL Video Capture Devices (All Prices)
NEW (9/2010): Kworld Video Magician TV Tuner $40; No backup, but seems to work ok on XP;
NEW (9/2010): Tiger Direct - Sabrent USB 2.0 Video/Audio Capture DVD Maker - $20
• VideoHelp.com: Thread on SABRENT Video Capture Card
• [OLD - ORDERED & RETURNED ON 11/2009] ADS USBAV-192-EF Movie Capture Video Xpress - $40 - Looks OK - Amazon/TigerDirect - Reviews . . .
• TigerDirect site for this (less reviews)
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[DVD BURNER SECTION]
Millenniata DVD "Permanent" Writer - Amazon - Just for reference & Curiosity
• millenniata website
Forum: BluRay Internal Drivers, Whether it's worthwhile altogether, & other related topics.
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[DVD Burners]
[ http://club.cdfreaks.com/f107/best-cd-dvd-burner-media-236886/ ]
"WHAT'S THE BEST DVD BURNER and compatible Disks?"
Get a Pioneer DVR-112/112D drive, get some Verbatim DVD+R/-R media, get some Taiyo Yuden CD-R media (e.g. online from Rima.com). Burn the DVD media at 8x or 12x. Burn the CD-R media at 24x.
• DVR-112 is EIDE (Compatible with Old Computers)
Pioneer DVR-112 $40 - pixelusa.com
Google: Pioneer DVR-112
http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=107 - Tree on DVD comparisons- cdfreaks
http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=209423 - "What DVD burner is the best quality?"
Do NOT buy a Lite-ON or any manufacturer that rebadges Lite-ON DVD writers. They were the king of CD writers but rank last in almost every DVD write quality test there is. buy yourself a Pioneer DVR-108 or Benq 1620. Both are easy to setup, cheap, and work well out of the box.
Lite-On is packed with a lot of features but it deteriorates quickly over time.
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[DVD Copying Software]
"DVD copying software reviewed" - sells different types of copying software
$59.99 - "1 Click DVD Copy"
MajorGeeks.com - Free DVD copying software Links
Google Results - DVD Copying
cdfreaks - DVD Copying Movies thread
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LAPTOP DVD BURNERS
CQ62-410US • MODEL NO: XG958UA
CQ56-219WM • MODEL NO: XY871UA
Google - DVD Drives for Compaq Laptop CQ60 series
Amazon: DVD burner for HP Compaq CQ50 - CQ60 - (Maybe; they don't ask for the model no)
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EXTERNAL DVD WRITERS
It seems ANY external DVD Burner will work with a laptop, it's just a matter of size "convenience". Look for one with a separate AC power cord to avoid USB power demand.
Google Shopping Results: External DVD Writers
Amazon List, External DVD Burners
Amazon: External USB DVD Writer for For Compaq Presario CQ61-410US $38 with shipping. No brand, slim pickins.
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[HI-SPEED USB PORTS]
USB PORT: HIGH SPEED 2.O USB:
Adding USB 2.0 isn't difficult, but it does require a hardware addition. Purchace a USB 2.0 interface.
Tiger Direct list of USB Ports (Look for "Hi Speed" in description, they're mixed together)
Hi-Speed USB Card - Ultra ULT40325 - $15 - Tiger
NewEgg LIST of 2.0 cards
NewEgg: A Good USB 2.0 Card for $14.99 (reg $19.95) - (A Different one) On sale, higher quality than previous one - Comes with Driver CD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16815104306
NexTag: http://www.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/OutPDir.jsp?nxtg=5dbe0a1c0521-8FDB1F5BF92AE05D&search=usb+2.0+pci+card&psort=1
Google - upgrading to 2.0:
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[KNEELING COMPUTER CHAIR]
Amazon List
Google Shopping Results
Bizrate List (scroll down)
Walmart knee-chair LIST
•Walmart - Kneeling Chair, $89 (5/21/12) - 200 lb weight limit (all the ones I've seen have this limit)
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[RADIOS]
RADIOS - Priced Low to High
• Panasonic armband radio - $24
• SONY armband digital
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SWIMMERS RADIO
Amazon: Aqua FM radio snorkel - reviews $130.00
• Google: Swimmers Radio
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NEW DOWNLOADS:
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Google: Perry Como Christmas in Austria - 1976
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DirectX 8 - Brothersoft
ATI Rage Pro 128 Downloads. Download the remaining drivers on this page. These cards are no longer sold, so these dirvers may disappear. Put on the Windows 2000 "Startup" files disk.
http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/2k/legacy-2k.html
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Open www.cyberlink.com, (click "members" & sign in). Then paste this url:
http://docs.cyberlink.com/english/membership_program/silver_p2go4_vcd_download.html
Download Power2Go 5.5 LE Edition., a DVD burner software. (50mb). It may be good. "You can burn anything!" Check notepad for details.
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• A PRE-Convert step to test for Out of Sync problems - this has a setting to adjust sync, as in following description:
[From a message:]
1) Load an avi into Avi_mux that you intend on converting to DVD
2) Select "Generate Data Source From Files" button.
3) Click on the AVI info at bottom of Avi-Mux window
IF YOU SEE "delay [ms]" showing anything other than "0"
Process the avi by clicking the START button on AVI-MUX.
Takes only a few seconds and creates a corrected version of the
offending avi file that IS IN-SYNC were both streams actually DO have
Stream #1 sync. delay :0.00 ms
Stream #0 sync. delay :0.00 ms
• Thread on Joining videos without Sync problems
Possible DVD-to-MPEG Video converter - with descriptions, messages
[VIDEO TO DVD ENCODER]
•VSO "DivX to DVD" (also does non-Divx) - said to solve out-of-sync problem
[VIDEO PROGRAM TO ENABLE MANY TYPES OF VIDEO HARDWARE & SOFTWARE]
•KMPlayer - DOWNLOAD THIS - a Video Media Program that is recommended for "KWORLD" TV Tuner Card listed below in "Video Capture Cards" (under Newegg)
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[DVD TO WMV ENCODERS]
• GOOGLE: DVD to WMV
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[REFILL KITS, HP 901]
Black, OurInk.com
Color, OurInk.com
Google Results, HP 901 Refill Kits
• EBAY: Refill for HP 901
www.inkjetrefill.com - Good Info on refilling; has "Universal" refill kit, not too promising...
GOOGLE: How to Refill a cartridge
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[NSTAR ELECTRIC programs]
NSTAR A2 Form
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[SURVIVAL CATALOG SEARCH]
Google: "food storage " "printed catalog"
• Preparedness Site, links - www.jaredstory.com/preparedness
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[DENTAL, ABSCESS]
• Dental disease is caused by mouth acidity.
Acid-loving germs feed on refined sugars to cause more acidity to damage your teeth (and at the same time your gums). This is a progressive, destructive disease and it WILL NOT STOP as long as you have the bacterial infection in your mouth ( and most people do).
Two teaspoons of xylitol - 6.5 grams to be exact ( a sweetener from birch trees) will gradually eliminate these bacteria - it takes only six months to become dentally healthy again. Keep eating xylitol and plaque will not form.
Cleanings and flossing become less important when this happens. This is the answer - believe me! My patients ALL get better. - Ellie Phillips DDS
List of Xylitol sellers
Xylitol, 2.5 lbs, $10.99 - 100% Pure Xylitol Powder
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[DENTAL (Updated with New Info]
• GUM HEALING:
Google: "periodontal decay"
From: http://www.ismilepeabody.com/services/periodontics.asp
Gum problems include:
• Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingiva.
• Periodontitis is a more serious form of gingivitis.
• Plaque is a thin film of food particles and saliva. It feeds bacteria, causing tooth decay.
• Tartar is hardened plaque.
• pockets (when the collar of gum becomes infected and detaches from the tooth, the space it leaves is called a pocket);
• bleeding (gums should not bleed regularly and is an early sign that pockets and bone loss will occur);
• bone loss (if left untreated bone loss due to periodontal decay can lead to teeth removal);
• abscess (the expansion of a gum pocket due to trapped bacteria.)
• Trench mouth is a painful form of gingivitis (gum inflammation). It a bacterial infection of the gums. It occurs when there is an excess of normal mouth bacteria, causing infection.
Trench Mouth Symptoms include: Painful gums; gum bleeding from any pressure or irritation; Gums appear reddened and swollen; Crater-like ulcers between the teeth; Foul taste in the mouth; Bad breath. Symptoms often begin suddenly.
Trench Mouth Treatment: (goals of treatment are cure of the infection and relief of symptoms.)
• have teeth professionally cleaned, with thorough plaque removal. Dental cleanings may be recommended on a regular basis until the disorder is cleared.
• Good oral hygiene is vital to the treatment of trench mouth.
• Brushing & flossing twice a day or more.
• Antibiotics "if there's a fever". [Indicating DESTRUCTION OF BACTERIA is key to healing. Consider: Listerene, UT, Water Pick... -rj]
• Salt Water Rinses "to soothe pain..."
• Massage gums - 15 minutes per day; use eucalyptus, witch hazel, or vitamin E; rub finger a in circular motion along the gum line.
• Toothbrushes should be changed monthly, since bacteria accumulates on them.
• Merck Manual recommends diluting 3% hydrogen peroxide with 50% water, as part of a treatment for trench mouth. Overuse may damage cells and soften tooth surfaces.
• 2 minutes two to three times a day. [Ordinary use; Trench Mouth situations still pending. Remember the "irrigation" - Water Pick & Peroxide; - rj]
• Hydrogen Peroxide page - www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03jan06j.cfm
• Irritants must be avoided, including smoking and hot or spicy foods
• More serious forms may require Dental surgery to remove plaque, tartar, and infected gum tissue.
• Vitamin C is important in maintaining healthy gums.
•Calcium and magnesium are recommended to minimize the loss of bone in gum disease.
The infection usually responds to treatment. It can be quite painful until it is treated. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the cheeks, lips, or jawbone and destroy these tissues.
The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque which produces toxins that irritate the gums, causing swelling and bleeding. It constantly forms on the teeth and if it is not removed by daily brushing and flossing will harden into calculus (tartar).
Additional causes of gum disease are smoking, stress, diabetes, poor nutrition, medications, and grinding one's teeth.
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Q: I have increasing pain below the gum line. The pain is dull but intense and is lessened but not relieved by anti-inflammatories and OraGel.
A: It is possible that some piece of food got caught under the gum and now normal bacteria in the mouth is beginning to percolate. The pain is not caused by a shift of the teeth but from increased pressure from inflammation.
• GUM MASSAGE
• Periodontists recommend daily gum massage as a primary treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis. Gum massage enhances blood flow, which leads to improved gum health. Gum massaging firms up gum tissue to help prevent, control and actually reverse periodontal disease.
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Try a warm saltwater rinse. "Take a few swigs of warm salt water and swish it between your teeth and gums," advises director of periodontics at Temple University, Philadelphia. "It has a general soothing effect. If you have an abscess, the salts will help draw it out and drain it." He recommends one teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water. (Salt water is also your first line of defense for any gum burn, cut, abrasion or wound.)
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www.1sthealthsource.com/articles/teeth/teeth.html
Nightly gum packs made from herbs rolled in gauze tucked into the corners of his mouth.
• Turmeric, aloe, willow bark, vitamin E, and powdered alum did the trick. He noted a "significant turnaround," and by the four- month mark was out of crisis.
• "Turmeric fights gum inflammation by halting the action of a gene that creates irritant chemicals. " - www.nutritionalwellness.com/columnists/heller/
• You can buy powdered turmeric in supermarkets. If you get it in the spice section of the market, it will cost you some bucks. In Indian markets, you get more for your money.
• Brush teeth with a mixture of powdered alum and salt.
• Periodontal disease (PD) is a long-term, low-grade bacterial infection of the gums, bone, and ligaments that support the teeth.
Reversing Gum Disease Naturally - book - Amazon - ISBN: 0471222305
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/bookshelf/Books/48/95.cfm
Grip an area of your gums between your thumb and index finger (index on the outside) and rub the top and bottom gums. A few minutes' massage every day, all around the top and bottom gums, should help stop gingivitis.
Daily gum massage improves blood circulation. That can help make gums more resistant to gingivitis and other gum disease.
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[Dental Sources]
CARE CREDIT:
Care Credit logon
"Find a Care Credit Dr/Dentist"
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(New): COSTA RICA DENTIST www.sonrisacosmeticdentistry.com/
MassHealth Dental Customer Service
1-800-207-5019 - Call about MassHealth dental benefits and / or locating a MassHealth
dentist.
MassHealth Dental Provider Directory
http://www.masshealth-dental.net/MemberServices/Default.aspx
MASS
HEALTH PAGE TO LOCATE DENTISTS
GOOGLE: "Any way to afford dental..."
BLOG: SEARCH FOR FREE & CHEAP DENTAL
Dental PLANS: Search local dentists
for each plan
AETNA Dental plan - [has the most destists]
• TUFTS DENTAL CLINIC, 1 KNEELAND STREET, BOSTON, MA 02111 - Phone: 617-636-6828
"Tufts Dental School also runs an EMERGENCY dental clinic in Chinatown.
" (Poss. 'walk-ins')
• Info on Tufts Dental Clinic & messages
• TUFTS
DENTAL - their site, w/info
GOOGLE: Tufts "Emergency Clinic"
• HARVARD DENTAL, 188 Longwood
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The purpose of a root canal is to remove what is causing the pain and preserve the root of the
tooth to save the tooth.
http://greatdepression2006.blogspot.com/2007/03/root-canal-economic-indicator.htm
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When I hear "root canal", I say "pull it". Experience has taught me that the affected tooth comes
out anyway a couple of years later. Usually it shatters into a million pieces at an inconvenient
time and place. I used to get root canals. I lost most of them. Then their cost rose faster than
my income and I could no longer afford dental insurance. MY lost root canals are not the result
of bad dentistry, but of teeth that become weaker than usual, faster than usual after the
procedure, and an inability to tolerate interior supporting posts.
This one tooth has cost me $2,500 and I'm still not done. The total bill will probably end up
being about $5,000.00.
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[WINDOWS XP DISK - INSTALLATION ISSUES]
Downloads instructions on creating an XP "Recovery" CD
• BUYING OEMs: Be sure: Comes with KEY;
http://answers.yahoo.com.au/question/index?qid=20070815084046AAKDOxq
I want to buy an OEM full version of Windows XP off an auction site. There is a disclaimer on just about every site saying that OEM buyers need to have the recent receipts from the hardware that the OS was bought for. I just want to get a legal copy of WinXP Pro to do a clean install on an older system. Will these OEM copies work?
Answers:
• OEM is the same thing in a different (cheaper) package and different levels of support (ms = typically no support for oem).
OEM is normally only used when building machines, supplied by the builder.
if you can buy it you will be fine, just dont expect a nice packaging box or any help from microsoft (not that you got much in the first place).
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Just buy it. I never had any problems when I bought my OEM XP. Don't worry about the paperwork. Just buy it and install it.
• Maybe you will have problems trying to activate it online, may say that this licence is used for too many PCs and it's not valid, but no worries. Activate it by phone, tell them that you had to reinstall OS after a hardrive failure/crash. answer to other questions too, give them the registration key and will be back with an activation key. Worked for me all the time had to re-install it.
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ACTIVATION KEY: within 30 days you have to "Activate" XP through Microsoft. The activation key is computer-generated, and matches you specific computer's hardware so it can't be used to activate it on another PC. (Alghough you can probably reinstall it on another hard drive while in the ORIGINAL PC & then put in anohter PC)
Q: How can I get a new key?
A: the automatic, online activation will fail. But you can call Microsoft using the phone number provided, explain your problem, and they'll issue you a second key (and a third, etc.).
So I can just install Windows XP on five different machines & tell Microsoft that I've upgraded five times? Yes.
What's to stop you from using this on a bunch of different machines? Not much, although if you try to pull this five times in the same week, Microsoft will probably catch on.
• SOLUTION: You can Fresh-Install XP on additional Hard Drives, using the SAME Activation Code for the same CD. (Just don't download Microsoft "updates" & etc.)
PHONE NUMBER FOR ACTIVATION (Microsoft) for the US is: 1 888 571 2048 (according to one messageboard)
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Google: Windows XP Corporate Edition - Version which requires NO activation (for professional installs)
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KEYS FOR CORPROATE EDITIONS, etc:
FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8 is the CD key most commonly used with illegitimate copies of XP. Despite this, "the key effectively being useless when installing Windows" (won't work with Service Packs -rj).
This key came with the first warez release of the final version of Windows XP. It is a volume license key (VLK) leaked from one of Microsoft's customers, like IBM or Dell. Unlike most versions of Windows XP and other recent Microsoft products, volume-licensed versions do not require product activation. This made the key desirable for legal owners who wished to prevent the activation code from rendering their PC unusable upon a hardware change.
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(FRAME: $135, FREE SHIPPING - Mattress is $132 IF BOUGHT WITH THIS FRAME - on same page, scroll down a bit - TOTAL 267)
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? FUTON: Elite - Metal Round Arm Futon SKU #EL1434
? MATTRESS: "Day Dreamer premier 6000" - black OR Natural
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FUNERAL INFO
funerals.org - forum & articles
What to Do When You Can't Afford a Funeral - (from above)
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